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All Things Fair

1995·Movie
2h 5min

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

He was a student. She was his teacher. Their love was forbidden.

In 1943 Malmö, 15-year-old Stig is attracted to his teacher Viola, 22 years his senior, who, drawn to his youth and innocence, believes the lad is a God-sent relief from her miserable marriage to a drunken, unfaithful lout.
Coming-of-Age DramaTeacher-Student RomancePsychological ComplexityTaboo RelationshipMelancholic AtmosphereEuropean CinemaCharacter-DrivenEmotional IntensitySocial Commentary

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream All Things Fair legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is All Things Fair worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is All Things Fair rated?

NuditySexual content

Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is All Things Fair?

2 h 5 min

All Things Fair runs 2 h 5 min.

What language is All Things Fair in?

SwedishGermanEnglish

It was made in Swedish, with some German, English. Produced in Denmark, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch All Things Fair?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for All Things Fair in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does All Things Fair use?

The AlcoholicComplete-the-Quote TitleEvil TeacherEstablishing Character MomentBittersweet EndingComforting ComforterLady DrunkComing of Age StoryDouble Standard: Rape, Female on MaleHot TeacherLeg FocusRunning Gagand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for All Things Fair, including The Alcoholic, Complete-the-Quote Title, Evil Teacher.